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Article History

Received: 7 November 2025

Accepted: 23 January 2026

First Online: 29 January 2026

Declarations

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: The study was submitted to the Regional Committees for Medical and Health Research Ethics (REK) in South-East Norway and reviewed by the Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research (Sikt), which concluded that the study was in accordance with the Personal Data Act (reference number: 657413). The study was further conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and the established guidelines for preserving anonymity and the safe handling of the data. Before participating in the focus groups, all participants were extensively informed, both verbally and in written form, about the voluntary nature of their involvement in the study, along with the assurance of anonymity, confidentiality, and the option to withdraw from the study at any time without providing a reason. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants before they participated in the focus groups.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.